Synonyms

Dissemble means to disguise or conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs. 'To disguise' is the correct synonym because it captures this sense of hiding or putting on a false appearance. 'Person' and 'sermon' are unrelated, while 'sharpen' means to make something sharper.

Dissect means to cut apart or analyze something in detail. 'To anatomize' is a direct synonym meaning to cut apart for study, especially in anatomy. 'Bully' and 'gather' are unrelated. Note: 'Scater' appears to be a typo for 'scatter'.

Disserve means to injure, harm, or treat badly - essentially the opposite of 'to serve'. 'Injure' is the correct synonym as it captures this sense of causing harm or damage. 'Grab', 'flight', and 'open' are unrelated meanings.

Dissociate means to disconnect, separate, or break the association between things. 'To disconnect' is the correct synonym as it captures this sense of separation. 'Scold', 'sing', and 'hint' are unrelated actions.

Dissension means disagreement, discord, or conflict between people or groups. 'Discord' is the correct synonym as it directly means lack of harmony or disagreement. 'Growth' and 'obscure' are unrelated, while 'scold' means to criticize, not to disagree.

Distain is a less common variant meaning to stain or discolor. 'To stain' is the correct synonym as it directly means to mark or discolor something. 'Native', 'book', and 'come' are completely unrelated to the meaning.

Dissipate means to scatter, disperse, or waste something - especially energy, money, or resources. 'To squander' is the correct synonym as it specifically means to waste something foolishly. 'Keen', 'beyond', and 'small' are unrelated.

Dissuade means to persuade someone from not doing something, therefore option 1 is correct.

Dissolve means to break apart, disintegrate, or cause something to disappear into liquid. 'To break' is the correct synonym as it captures the sense of causing something to fall apart or separate. 'Hint', 'make', and 'small' are unrelated.

Distemper can mean to disturb or disorder the temper of something, or to cause annoyance. 'Annoy' is the closest synonym as it captures this sense of causing irritation or disturbance. 'Intruder', 'born', and 'hidden' are unrelated meanings.

Distend means to swell, expand, or stretch outwards from internal pressure. 'To extend' is the correct synonym as it captures this sense of stretching or expanding. 'Hint' and 'looking' are unrelated. Note: 'Increase' is similar but not as precise as 'extend' for distend.

Distance can mean the space between two points, which can be considered an area. 'Area' is the intended answer as it relates to spatial measurement. 'Inactive', 'much', and 'make' are unrelated meanings. Note: This usage of distance is somewhat uncommon.

Disrelish means to dislike or have no taste for something, which is the same as distaste. The other options (outer, bury, burial) are unrelated to the concept of dislike or aversion.

At a distance correctly captures the meaning of distant - referring to something far away in space or time. Make, skin, and whole are unrelated to distance.

Brew is related to distillation, which is the process of purifying liquids through heating and cooling. Both terms relate to liquid preparation processes. Native, move, and greed are unrelated.

Lucid means clear and easy to understand, which relates to one meaning of distinct - clearly defined or unmistakable. While not perfect synonyms, both words share the concept of clarity. Accuse, increase, and small are unrelated.

To recognise means to identify or perceive differences, which is closely related to distinguish - to recognize or perceive differences between things. Mix (opposite meaning), gross, and test are unrelated.

To deform means to twist out of shape or alter the normal form, which is exactly what distort means - to twist or distort from the original meaning or shape. Hidden, detest, and supple are unrelated.

Commotion means a confused disturbance or noisy disruption, which relates to one sense of distraction as mental agitation or confusion. Long, detest, and doubt are unrelated.

The marked answer 'distracted' is partially related but not a true synonym. Distraught means deeply agitated or distressed, while distracted means having divided attention. They are related concepts of mental disturbance but not synonyms. Very, calm, and greed are unrelated.

Anguish means severe mental or physical pain, which is a close synonym for distress - anxiety, sorrow, or pain. Like, money, and life are unrelated to suffering or pain.

Doubt means to feel uncertain about or lack confidence in something, which is very close to distrust - to lack trust or confidence. Dull, angry, and villain are unrelated.

Circulate means to pass from person to person or place to place, which relates to distribute - to give shares to multiple recipients. While not perfect synonyms (circulate emphasizes movement/flow, distribute emphasizes allocation), both relate to spreading things among people. Money, like, and shining are unrelated.

The word 'distrustful' means having doubt or suspicion about someone or something. 'Doubting' (option C) is the closest synonym among the choices. 'Maize' is a type of corn, 'Dull' means not sharp or boring, and 'Small' refers to size - none of these relate to distrust.